In order to clarify determine the energy consumption and the indoor environment of an experimentalhouse with energy efficient design, measurements were taken since January 2006. The house isoccupied twice a year, for a week each in summer and winter. Simulation was used to predict theenergy consumption and indoor environment of the experimental house with a typical four-personfamily. The aim of this study is to understand the influence of energy efficient building design on energyconsumption and indoor environment. The following conclusions are drawn from this investigation: (1)The fluctuation of indoor temperature was minimal, especially in winter when it is maintained at 20C;(2) Energy consumption of the house was found to be 0.8 times the statistical value for the Tohokudistrict.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF AN EXPERIMENTAL HOUSE WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN
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Year:
2007
Bibliographic info:
The 6th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings IAQVEC 2007, Oct. 28 - 31 2007, Sendai, Japan